My Surprise Mate

Chapter 40 

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

minutes and took a seat at

everyone about my ‘dream’ and received

whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the rest of us

looking back and forth between the two

things that just haven’t

my

as I stared at him,

when he told us about the prophecy,

Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring him down but wound

thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees, yet

him," I repeated what Jarek had

to be shaking their heads at me, "I wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting

odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he had lied at any

think Apollo is a part of Devin’s

looked at Zayd this time

Apollo is more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something

Zayd told me gently.

of being betrayed by my father,

could get in of

I need you to find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back

a bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes

your dad calls,

sat down next to me.I was now sitting on the couch

I replied, not really in the mood for conversation

to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want

go to the packhouse."

we can go together.I don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if

at him

walked together to the packhouse,

next door

had large books in front of them that looked to be hundreds

"Any luck?"

in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and

their heads, "Not yet,

Adria replied.

Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything

one that it is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But

she rose from her

go get Blaze and I

Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?"

she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not

was still on the phone; he said he would meet us downstairs for lunch,"

the door, surprised to see it

explain Kyra’s mood

isn’t about to miss a meal, I thought

together, meeting up with everyone

Kyra in her highchair

couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t really

on Kyra and

it was odd

going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra

be," I murmured lost

should talk privately after

of worry,

that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo

was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it

eating lunch, Genesis and Adria took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of

behind all of this," I stated not waiting for everyone to get

shot up in

there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is

engulfed in silence once I finished

office to gauge everyone’s

is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We

as I

did the

I looked at Zayd.

lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it

the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else

a little, "Why not talk on the phone

me, "Vampires are very private,

down, "And your pacing

sat down with a sigh,

looked at Zayd,

one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move

a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things he

felt he needed to move his pack

he want to do that?" I

do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family

his loyalty wasn’t with

barely even knows me, but he has been willing to stand beside us without

will have Adria

Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t

alone in the office, the silence once again

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